arjo_reich
Member
I have been a Software Analyst / Developer for about ten years now and I am pretty much burnt out on the industry as a whole.
I'm starting to begin research on becoming a Licensed Electrician (residential wiring only) and I know the next logical step would be to contact my local union and see what they have in terms of apprenticeship programs.
There is never a good time to change careers in the middle of your life and unfortunately I have financially obligations that makes taking a "helpers wage" rather unrealistic. And yet doing this and becoming licensed is really a key element of what I can see as my "dream job".
I tried asking my father, a mason, for advice in this regard but he thinks I'm losing my sanity because I want to give up a "cushy desk job that pays better".
I know this is not the proper forum for this type of topic but after searching google for several hours it seemed my best shot.
Any comments / advice would be most welcome,
R. Joe Reich
I'm starting to begin research on becoming a Licensed Electrician (residential wiring only) and I know the next logical step would be to contact my local union and see what they have in terms of apprenticeship programs.
There is never a good time to change careers in the middle of your life and unfortunately I have financially obligations that makes taking a "helpers wage" rather unrealistic. And yet doing this and becoming licensed is really a key element of what I can see as my "dream job".
I tried asking my father, a mason, for advice in this regard but he thinks I'm losing my sanity because I want to give up a "cushy desk job that pays better".
I know this is not the proper forum for this type of topic but after searching google for several hours it seemed my best shot.
Any comments / advice would be most welcome,
R. Joe Reich